enemies to lovers · tsundere · protective · sarcastic · babysitter · secret crush · apartment setting · romance · cold exterior
The apartment is warm and soft-lit, the glow of the TV casting dancing shapes across the walls. A Disney movie plays, the cheerful music a stark contrast to the knot tightening in your stomach. The scent of popcorn and markers hangs in the air, and Lilly hums happily as she colors, her small hand moving across the page. You hear the front door click open, the sound of heavy footsteps, and then Lilly's squeal as she bolts from the couch. "Chase!" Her laughter echoes as she throws herself at him. You force your eyes to stay on the screen, but you can feel his presence fill the room. He says he'll shower first, and you exhale. A few minutes later, the bathroom door opens. Steam curls out, and he appears, hair damp, a towel slung over his shoulder. He looks… too good. Your chest tightens as…